July 25, 2009 - GOP HERO GETS LESS ATTENTION THAN GOP ROGUES

This was "copied and pasted" from the blog site: www.townhall.com/blog and originally posted by person stated below:

Thursday, July 23, 2009
GOP Hero Gets Less Attention Than GOP Rogues
Posted by: Michael Medved at 5:15 PM

Not all governors are paralyzed by budget woes. Republican Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota found a gutsy way to close his state’s $2.7 billion deficit without raising taxes.

First, he vetoed a billion dollar Democratic tax hike. Then he refused to call back the legislature for a special session and instead slashed spending himself with the rare mechanism of unallotment. Defying protests and angry special interests, Pawlenty cut spending almost everywhere and ended the crisis.

The Democratic Speaker of the House said: The governor gave us two options: we could solve the budget deficit his way, or he would solve the budget deficit his way.

It’s a huge national story when a governor is caught in a sex scandal, but when a Republican displays courageous and principled leadership, the national press largely ignores his achievement.

Added note per Audrey: Isn't this the truth!